Proof of Usefulness Report

CropData

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+138
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

CropData is a verifiable Agritech entity based in Nagpur, India, incorporated in 2016 with significant paid-up capital (~$1.1M). However, the submission is of extremely poor quality, containing demonstrable falsehoods regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and confusing financial metrics. While the core mission of connecting farmers to markets is high-utility, independent data (Tracxn, Tofler) suggests the company is far smaller (16-50 core employees) than the claimed 350, and revenue is minimal (<$150k). The discrepancy between the legitimate corporate profile and the unprofessional submission heavily penalizes the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65
Quality Factor Utility+1
Audience Reach Impact+20
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+40
Quality Factor Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+15
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+55
Quality Factor Timing+1
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+182.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.76
Final Score+138

Project Details

Project URL
cropdata.in
Description
CropData is on a mission to connect millions of distant farmers to knowledge, markets and essential services in a Neutral environment. CropData's Agriculture E-Marketplace allows farmers to connect directly with buyers with the primary focus on Neutrality. The platform provides a range of unique features and services to establish and reinforce trust in its neutral position: Granular data collection, and analytics for verification and monitoring of farmers and farms. Rolling crop condition verification and reporting using dynamic crop calendars, based on ground-truthing, weather correlations, and seasonal calendars. Last-mile interface for hand-holding of the farmers. Bundled services with complete transparency and traceability in the Blockchain environment. Workflow-based task allocation, data collection, and logistics management. Mathematical aggregation of small farmers into large lots. Straight-through processing of transactions with Escrow-based money management. Ecosystem for essential value-added services through third-party aggregators. End-to-end counter-party risk monitoring and management.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline